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How to get from Doncaster to Wakefield by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Doncaster to Wakefield is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

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This is compared to other travel options from Doncaster to Wakefield:
A train is $3 (€3) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Doncaster to Wakefield costing on average $6 (€5).
Other travel options to Wakefield take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 13m.
- Around 4 trains per day.
- Around 1 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Doncaster and Wakefield as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Doncaster station (DON) and arrive in Wakefield Westgate (WKF).
- Travel with Arriva Yorkshire to go to Wakefield by bus.
- Travel with Northern Rail (3), LNER, Grand Central Trains to go to Wakefield by train.
- 1 direct buses per day with Arriva Yorkshire.
- 4 direct trains per day with Northern Rail (3), LNER, Grand Central Trains.
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